Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ASCITIS: A CASE STUDY

Shamala Elkapelli*, Eknath Kulkarni and Sanjivani Rathod

Abstract

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum. Inspite of advanced medical facilities, still, there is no sure treatment which cures a patient of ascites totally. In modern era, the ratio of alcoholic addiction increases day by day. Which may cause ascitis which closely resemble with jalodara. In modern science, there is no any medicine available for ascites only one surgical treatment is available that is tapping which also gives temporary relief. While Ayurveda gives best results without any injury to body. 50 year male patient have been suffering from Udarvruddhi (Increased abdominal girth), Dourbalya (Gen.Weakness), kshudhamandya (decreased appetite), Ubhay padshotha (pedeal oedema) since 6 months which got relief in 15 days and disappear within 1month treated with Ayurveda.

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